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Scandi Standards AB (publ) interim report January - March 2025 1 ”Our continued growth across all markets shows that consumers value our flavourful and versatile products. We are strengthening our presence, investing for the future, and increasing our earnings despite ramp-up costs in Lithuania” Jonas Tunestål, CEO Significant sales growth and increased operating income despite ramp up cost for Lithuania January – March 2025 ▪ Chicken processed (grill weight) amounted to 72 (70) thousand tonne which corresponds to a 2 per cent increase. ▪ EBIT/kg amounted to 1.73 (1.74) SEK. ▪ Net sales amounted to MSEK 3,376 (3,160). At constant exchange rates, net sales increased by 8 per cent. ▪ Operating income (EBIT) increased with 2 per cent to MSEK 124 (122), corresponding to a margin of 3.7 (3.9) per cent ▪ Income for the period amounted to MSEK 66 (70). Earnings per share amounted to SEK 1.01 (1.07). ▪ Operating cash flow was MSEK 8 (-70). Significant events during and after the quarter ▪ During the quarter, Scandi Standard has agreed to acquire six poultry farms in Lithuania. The acquisition price amounted to approximately MSEK 200. Through the acquisition, Scandi Standard’s Lithuanian business will become self-sufficient in bird supply. Subsequent to the close of the period, four of the six farms have been acquired, with the remaining two being acquired gradually over the year. The acquisitions will be classified as asset acquisition. ▪ Scandi Standard acquired a production facility in Oosterwolde, Netherlands from Tyson Foods. The facility has two of Europe’s largest and most efficient product lines for Ready-to-eat product. The acquisition been classified as an asset acquisition. Key metrics1) MSEK Q1 2025 Q1 2024 Δ R12M 2024 Net sales 3,376 3,160 7% 13,239 13,024 EBITDA 233 225 4% 939 931 Operating income (EBIT) 124 122 2% 511 509 EBITDA margin % 6.9% 7.1% -0.2ppt 7.1% 7.1% EBIT margin % 3.7% 3.9% -0.2ppt 3.9% 3.9% Income after finance net 84 88 -4% 351 354 Income for the period 66 70 -5% 271 275 Earnings per share, SEK 1.01 1.07 -5% 4.15 4.20 Return on capital employed % 11.4% 11.1% 0.4ppt 11.4% 11.8% Return on equity % 10.7% 11.6% -0.9ppt 10.7% 11.0% Operating cash flow 8 -70 -111% 520 443 Net interest-bearing debt 1,948 1,709 14% 1.948 1,935 NIBD/EBITDA 2.1 1.9 10% 2.1 2.1 Chicken processed (tonne gw) 71,775 70,133 2% 281,510 279,868 EBIT/kg 1.73 1.74 -1% 1.82 1.82 Lost time injuries (LTI) per million hours worked 13.9 24.1 -42% 24.3 27.0 Feed efficiency (kg feed/live weight) 1.50 1.50 0% 1.49 1.49 1) For details about alternative KPIs, see note 4. For definitions of key figures, see page 20.
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Scandi Standards AB (publ) interim report January – March 2025 2 CEO Comments The first quarter of the year is characterized by continued strong development, and Scandi Standard reports an operating profit of 124 (122) MSEK. The operating profit is the highest ever for a first quarter, despite the previously communicated costs related to the start-up of operations in Lithuania, which burden the result by 17 MSEK. Adjusted for the operations in Lithuania, EBIT/kg increased to 2.05 SEK (1.74). The earnings improvement was driven by continued positive demand for chicken both in our local m arkets and in Europe. All markets posted growth in the quarter, which resulted in respective increases in net sales and operating income of 7 and 2 per cent, for the Group. Our establishment in Lithuania has been received well both by existing and by new customers, and the work to further escalate volumes in the forthcoming quarters are proceeding as planned. Ready-to-cook (RTC) reported a 7 per cent increase in net sales and amounted to MSEK 2,612 (2,441). Strong demand, with increased volumes in all sales channels, drove growth in the quarter. Operating income amounted to MSEK 93 (96) and included the anticipated start-up costs of MSEK 17 related to the establishment in Lithuania. In our five domestic markets, underlying business continues to strengthen with growth both in sales and in operating income. Scandi Standard maintains a stable position in our local markets and, through investmen ts in efficiency and additional improved production processe s, meets the underlying local demand. In Lithuania, Scandi Standard acquired more land for rearing chickens during the period and operations will be gradually scaled up in this year’s second and third quarters to make us self-sufficient in terms of birds in the Baltic states. Ready-to-eat (RTE) posted a 9 per cent increase to a total of MSEK 646 (594) in net sales and operating income amounted to MSEK 31 (25). Income improved during the period despite us relocating some of the production in the Nordic countries with the aim of raising long -term efficiency, which has had a slight negative impact on income. Performance in quick service restaurants (the QSR segment) has also been somewhat weaker as a result of a few isolated external market events. However, the long-term trend in RTE remains positive, even if we anticipate fluctuating performance between individual quarters. Our investment in the Oosterwolde production plant in the Netherlands, which was completed in the quarter, will give us favourable conditions for meeting future demand in the segment. Other by -products strengthened operating income to MSEK 12 (7) compared with the year -earlier period. The other by -products area has the potential to significantly boost the company’s profitability. Utilising a greater proportion of each bird and further processing by -products means we can strengthen earnings and support sustainability through increased resource utilisation in our value chain. ‘A’ rating from CDP and historically low LTI rate During the quarter, the global investor rating CDP awarded Scandi Standard an ‘A’ rating for climate actions for 2024, which was an important confirmation of our ambitious sustainability efforts and high level of environmental transparency. We have implemented a number of tangible measures in recent years, including complete climate mapping, a climate-risk analysis, science-based climate targets (SBTs), a Climate Transition Plan and emission redu ctions both in own operations and in the value chain, and we c ontinue to drive climate initiatives in line with our long-term sustainability strategy. We have applied targeted efforts to raise awareness and strengthen Group -wide processes in terms of occupational health and safety, which resulted in our best results to date for lost time injuries (LTI). The LTI rate amounted to 13.9, compared with 24.1 in the year-earlier period. A clear improvement is shown in the long- term trend since 2021, and continuing to reduce LTIs remains a prioritised area for Scandi Standard. Financial position Net interest-bearing debt increased MSEK 13 to MSEK 1,948 during the quarter, impacted by the acquisition in Netherlands. Investments amounted to MSEK 221 (85), including the acquisition in Netherlands. Scandi Standard’s assessment remains that investments in 2025 will amount to MSEK 550 and will primarily focus on increasing efficiency and capacity in Ready -to-cook, and completing RTE plant in Oosterwolde, Netherlands to enable the start of operations in the second half of 2025. We are also continuing efforts to decrease tied-up working capital, including initiatives such as improving synergies between bird purchases, and our sales and operational planning. Strategy and outlook The first quarter can be summarised with healthy growth, strong operating income and robust underlying demand. Chicken is a protein with growing demand both in our local and in European markets, and our efforts to meet demand are proceeding as planned. Our Lithuanian operations are performing in line with prior forecasts and are set to play a key role in meeting growing market demand by combining cost efficiency and high quality. The acquisition of chicken farms enables us to exercise greater control over t he value chain in Lithuania, providing with us favourable preconditions to supply customers with raw materials that meet our stringent standards. In combination with the RTE plant in Oosterwolde, Netherlands our acquisitions in the Baltic states enable the creation of a unique and high-quality offering to our customers. We note a continued stable trend in our markets despite prevailing global uncertainty, and our position as a European food company with no US market exposure means that the direct impact on our operations is limited. Our geographical presence together with structurally strong demand for chicken means we are well-positioned to manage the current operating environment. This is clearly confirmed by the positive first quarter trend. Growth is driven by continued high demand, while our work to further strengthen animal welfare , streamline local operations, strengthen joint processes and develop partnerships are yielding results. Our plan stands firm , and I believe we have the conditions in place to elevate our positions in terms both of financial and of sustainability - related targets in 2025. Stockholm, 29 April 2025 Jonas Tunestål, Managing Director and CEO, Scandi Standard Net sales and EBIT margin Average capital employed and Return on capital employed 1) Pro forma including Manor Farm 2) Recalculated for IFRS 16 0 2 000 4 000 000 000 0 000 2 000 4 000 0 2 4 5 4, 20 , 4, 20 4, 4,4 20 ,5 2020 2,2 2, 202 2,4 2,4 2022 ,5 4,0 ,4 4, 202 , 20 , 2024 4,2 544 20 0 40 0 0 2 0 4 4, 24 , , 0 25 , , 024 CA E T margin Ad . E T margin Net sales MSEK
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Scandi Standards AB (publ) interim report January – March 2025 3 Group results, financial position and cash flow January – March 2025 Net sales for the Group increased with 7 per cent to MSEK 3,376 (3,160). At constant exchange rates, net sales increased by 8 per cent. Net Sales to the Retail sales channel increased by 6 per cent compared to the corresponding quarter previous year, driven by both volume, price and mix increases. Net sales to the Foodservice sales channel decreased by 2 per cent due to weakening demand in several markets. Export sales increased by 28 per cent in the quarter driven by strong European demand and the addition of the Lithuania operations to the group. Operating income (EBIT) for the Group increased with 2 per cent to MSEK 124 (122), corresponding to an operating margin (EBIT margin) of 3.7 (3.9) per cent. Ready-to-cook reported an operating income of MSEK 93 (96), which was negatively impacted , as communicated earlier , by the Lithuanian start-up costs of MSEK 17. The operating income in the Ready-to-eat segment increased to MSEK 31 (25), primarily driven by the targeted growth of Export channel sales to the European market. Finance net for the Group amounted to MSEK -40 (-34) related to increased interest expenses for interest-bearing liabilities of MSEK -20 (- 15), interest expenses on leasing of MSEK -3 (-4), and currency effects/other items of MSEK -17 (-15). Tax expenses for the Group amounted to MSEK -18 (-18) corresponding to an effective tax rate of approximately 21 (20) per cent. The slightly higher effective tax rate is impacted by the mix of the countries different tax rate. Income for the period for the Group decreased to MSEK 66 (70). Earnings per share were SEK 1.01 (1.07). Net interest-bearing debt (NIBD) for the Group was MSEK 1,948, an increase by MSEK 13 from December 31, 2024. Operating cash flow in the quarter amounted to MSEK 8 (-70), positively affected by a decrease in working capital , primarily driven by less trade receivables and has partly been offset by increased net capital expenditure in mainly Netherlands and Lithuania. The total interest-bearing net debt was also positively impacted by other items which are primarily related to exchange rate changes. Total equity attributable to the owners of the parent company as of March 31, 2025 amounted to MSEK 2,539 (2,540). The equity to assets ratio amounted to 34.7 (36.9) per cent. Return on equity was 10.7 (11.6) per cent. The financial target for the Group’s EBIT margin is to exceed 6 per cent in the medium term. During the first quarter, the company’s operating margin amounted to 3.7 (3.9) per cent, which is in line with expectations, negatively impacted by the start -up of the acquired operations in Lithuania. The financial target for the Group´s net interest -bearing debt in relation to EBITDA is <2.5x. The outcome as of March 31, 2025 was 2.1x (1.9x), which is better than the target range for the Group. The financial target for the Group’s net sales is an annual average organic growth (5-year average) of 5-7 per cent and is reported on annual basis. The financial target for return on capital employed (ROCE) should amount to 15 per cent in the medium term. The outcome for the first quarter was 11.4 (11.1) per cent. In addition to these, the Group has a target for operating profit per processed kg (GW) of >3 SEK/kg. The outcome for the first quarter 2025 was SEK 1.73 (1.74)/kg. Net Sales and Operating Income (EBIT) MSEK Q1 2025 Q1 2024 R12M 2024 Net sales 3,376 3,160 13,239 13,024 EBITDA 233 225 939 931 Depreciation -100 -94 -395 -388 EBITA 133 131 544 543 Amortisation -9 -10 -36 -37 EBIT 124 122 511 509 EBITDA margin, % 6.9% 7.1% 7.1% 7.1% EBITA margin, % 3.9% 4.2% 4.1% 4.2% EBIT margin, % 3.7% 3.9% 3.9% 3.9% Chicken processed (tonne gw) 71,775 70,133 281,510 279,868 EBIT/kg 1.73 1.74 1.82 1.82 Change in EBIT Q1 2024 – Q1 2025 (MSEK) Finance net and tax expenses MSEK Q1 2025 Q1 2024 R12M 2024 Finance income 1 1 4 4 Finance expenses -41 -35 -164 -158 Finance net -40 -34 -160 -155 Income after finance net 84 88 351 354 Income tax expenses -18 -18 -80 -80 Income tax expenses % -21% -20% -23% -23% Income for the period 66 70 271 275 Earnings per share, SEK 1.01 1.07 4.15 4.20 Net-interest-bearing debt (NIBD) MSEK Q1 2025 Q1 2024 R12M 2024 Opening balance NIBD 1,935 1,571 1,709 1,571 EBITDA 233 225 939 931 Change in working capital 14 -189 141 -62 Net capital expenditure -221 -85 -503 -367 Other operating items -18 -20 -56 -59 Operating cash flow 8 -70 520 443 Paid finance items, net -33 -33 -157 -157 Paid tax -30 -5 -104 -79 Dividend - - -150 -150 Acquired and divested operations - - -453 -453 Other items1) 42 -29 105 33 Decrease (+) / increase (-) NIBD -13 -138 -239 -364 Closing balance NIBD 1,948 1,709 1,948 1,935 1) Other items mainly consist of currency exchange effects and net change in lease assets. Financial targets Q1 2025 Q1 2024 R12M 2024 Target Net Sales1) 5% 5–7% EBIT margin 3.7% 3.9% 3.9% 3.9% >6% EBIT / kg 1.73 1.74 1.82 1.82 >3 SEK ROCE 11.4% 11.1% 11.4% 11.8% >15% NIBD/ EBITDA 2.1x 1.9x 2.1x 2.1x <2.5x 1) Target for Net sales is measured and evaluated on annual basis. For definitions of key figures, see page 20.
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Scandi Standards AB (publ) interim report January – March 2025 4 Overview – segment consolidation and KPIs 1) Includes feed in Ireland, hatching in Sweden. Net sales for the segment Ready-to-cook includes the external net sales. 2) Net sales for the segment Ready-to-eat includes the external net sales. Operative result for the segment includes the integrated result for the Group without internal margins. 3) Other consist of Ingredients, business and group cost, see note 2 for definition of Other. For definitions of key figures, see page 20. Ready-to-cook 1) Ready-to-eat 2) Other 3) Total MSEK unless stated otherwise Q1 2025 Q1 2024 Q1 2025 Q1 2024 Q1 2025 Q1 2024 Q1 2025 Q1 2024 Net sales 2,600 2,441 646 594 130 125 3,376 3,160 EBITDA 181 180 46 39 6 6 233 225 Depreciation -79 -75 -16 -14 -6 -5 -100 -94 EBITA 102 105 31 25 0 1 133 131 Amortisation -9 -10 0 0 0 0 -9 -10 EBIT 93 96 31 25 0 1 124 122 EBITDA margin, % 7.0% 7.4% 7.2% 6.6% 4.7% 4.8% 6.9% 7.1% EBITA margin, % 3.9% 4.3% 4.7% 4.2% 0.1% 0.5% 3.9% 4.2% EBIT margin, % 3.6% 3.9% 4.7% 4.2% 0.1% 0.7% 3.7% 3.9% Capital employed 4,682 4,321 Return on capital employed 11.4 11.1 Chicken processed (GW) 71,775 70,133 Net sales/kg 47.0 45.1 EBIT/kg 1.73 1.74 Net sales split Sweden 687 611 165 163 42 38 894 812 Denmark 508 482 341 297 36 39 885 818 Norway 446 442 114 116 10 9 569 568 Ireland 685 675 3 3 33 30 722 707 Finland 223 230 24 16 8 9 255 254 Lithuania 50 - - - - - 50 - Total Net sales per country 2,600 2,441 646 594 130 125 3,376 3,160 Retail 2,044 1,861 195 172 6 5 2,245 2,037 Export 220 164 139 111 50 44 409 318 Foodservice 218 221 257 263 1 3 476 488 Industry / Other 118 195 55 49 73 73 246 317 Total Net sales, sales channel 2,600 2,441 646 594 130 125 3,376 3,160 Chilled 2,066 1,946 Frozen 534 495 Total Net sales sub segment 2,600 2,441 LTI per million hours worked 13,3 23.0 18,1 31,1 13,9 24.1 Use of antibiotics (% of flocks treated) 7,6 8.8 7,6 8.8 Animal welfare indicator (foot score) 8,5 8.4 8,5 8.4 CO2 emissions (g CO2e/kg product) 74.8 76.1 Critical complaints - - 2 - 2 0 Feed efficiency (kg feed/live weight) 1,50 1.50 1,50 1.50 Ready-to-cook – Net sales and EBIT margin Ready-to-eat – Net sales and EBIT margin
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Scandi Standards AB (publ) interim report January – March 2025 5 Sustainability performance Focus areas and development Scandi Standard’s vision is Better Chicken for a Better Life. We contribute to sustainable food production by providing healthy and innovative chicken products produced in a responsible and resource-efficient way. Expectations and requirements on Scandi Standard’s sustainability work from different stakeholders are increasing and are to a larger extent linked to the Group’s operational and financial performance. Scandi Standard’s ambition is to be a sustainability leader in the global poultry space. First quarter 2025 ▪ The lost time injury frequency rate (LTIFR) for the first quarter of 2025 was 13.9 LTIs per million hours worked. This is an improvement of 42 per cent year-on-year and significantly lower than the year’s targets of 21.2. The decline was driven by improved performances in Sweden, Denmark and Ireland due to the completion of systematic improvement efforts. ▪ In the first quarter of 2025, antibiotics use in the Group was 7.6 per cent treated flocks, corresponding to a year-on-year improvement of 14 per cent. Usage in the Nordic countries has been negligible. By international standards, the result is very low, and our estimation is that average European antibiotics usage in chicken rearing ranges from 40-60 per cent. The quarterly figure also includes own farms in Lithuania. Scandi Standard continues to work with systematic improvements to the Irish operations and is focusing on ensuring favourable processes for low antibiotics use in Lithuania. ▪ Foot pad condition (foot score) is a leading industry indicator for animal welfare, a low score equates good foot health, where values below 15-20 are good in an international comparison. The result for the first quarter of 2025 was 8.5 points, which was in line with the corresponding quarter of 2024, when the result was 8.4. Foot score is a partially seasonal indicator, and a result in line with the preceding year, therefore indicates that we are on the right path to reaching the target for the year and toward the target of a foot score under 5 by 2030. ▪ Decreasing the climate impact in the form of CO2 emissions from its own operations as well as across the value chain is a key priority at Scandi Standard. The result for the first quarter with regards to carbon intensity in own operations was 74.8 g CO2e/kg product, which was 2 per cent lower year-on-year. This was despite the ramp-up in Lithuania, which initially had a relatively high carbon intensity. The improvement was partly driven by updated emissions factors that reflect a general reduction in carbon -dioxide emissions from the national electricity grids. ▪ In the first quarter of 2025, two critical complaints were reported, compared with zero in the year-earlier quarter. Both complaints were in the RTE segment, with one in the Danish and one in the Norwegian operations. When complaints are made, we conduct continual improvement work to ensure that similar problems do not reoccur. ‘A’ rating in CDP’s global investor rating n the first quarter of 2025, Scandi Standard was awarded an ‘A’ rating for climate actions by CDP, and therefore joined the so-called A-list. This rating was based on 2024 reporting and recognises a clear commitment to transparency and actions to mitigate climate change. In recent years, extensive measures have been taken, including mapping and calculating climate impact across the entire value chain – both at company and product level. In addition, we also conducted a comprehensive climate- risk analysis in accordance with the Taskforce on Climate-related Financial Disclosures (TCFD), set science-based climate targets in accordance with the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) Forest and Agriculture Guidelines (FLAG) and prepared a Climate Transition Pla n aimed at reaching the climate targets for 2030 that will now be fully implemented in the organisation. Our goal is for chicken to be one part of the solution for future, sustainable food production. Sustainability Overview Q1 2025 Q1 2024 Δ R12M 2024 Δ 2025 Target LTI per million hours worked 13.9 24.1 -42% 27.0 27.0 -10% 21.2 Use of antibiotics (% of flocks treated) 7.6 8.8 -14% 4.4 4.4 -4% 6.1 Animal welfare indicator (foot score) 8.5 8.5 1% 6.5 6.5 1% 9.0 CO2 emissions (g CO2e/kg product)1) 74.8 76.8 -2% 71.5 71.8 0% 66.0 Critical complaints 2 - - - 0 - 0 Feed efficiency (kg feed/live weight) 1.50 1.50 0% 1.49 1.49 0% 1.49 For the definition of key performance indicators, see page 20. Operations in Lithuania are included in the reporting for LTIs, antibiotics usage (own farms), FCR (own farms) and critical complaints. The aim is to include foot score in 2025 when relevant processes for measurement are implemented. CO2e/kg product includes all production plants but not primary production in Lithuania. 2 22 22 4 22 2 2 2 2 4 2 24 2 24 24 25 2 .4 2 . 24. 20. 2 . 22.5 2 . 24. 4.0 24. 4 24 25. . T per million hours worked 2 22 22 4 22 2 2 2 2 4 2 24 2 24 24 25 . .0 . . 0. . .2 . . 2.5 4 24 4. . Use of antibiotics of flocks treated 2 22 22 4 22 2 2 2 2 4 2 24 2 24 24 25 . 2.5 .4 4. . . 4. .4 4. 5.0 4 24 .4 .5 Animal welfare indicator Foot Pad Score 2 22 22 4 22 2 2 2 2 4 2 24 2 24 24 25 2.0 2. .5 .2 . . 0. . . .4 4 24 .2 4. CO2 emissions g CO2e kg product
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Scandi Standards AB (publ) interim report January – March 2025 6 Segment: Ready-to-cook MSEK Q1 2025 Q1 2024 Δ R12M 2024 Net sales 2,600 2,441 6% 10,081 9,923 EBITDA 181 180 0% 708 707 Depreciation -79 -75 5% -309 -305 EBITA 102 105 -3% 399 402 Amortisation -9 -10 -8% -36 -37 EBIT 93 96 -3% 365 368 EBITDA margin, % 7.0% 7.4% -0.4ppt 7.0% 7.1% EBITA margin, % 3.9% 4.3% -0.4ppt 4.0% 4.1% EBIT margin, % 3.6% 3.9% -0.3ppt 3.6% 3.7% LTI per million hours worked 13.3 23.0 -42% 25.3 27.9 Animal welfare indicator 8.5 8.4 1% 6.6 6.5 Critical complaints - 0 - - 0 For definitions of key figures, see page 20. Net sales within the Ready -to-cook (RTC) segment increased by 6 per cent from MSEK 2,441 to MSEK 2,600. In fixed currency, the increase, in net sales was 7 per cent , driven by volume and price increases, as well as the addition of Lithuania. The increase was primarily driven by increased sales in Retail, where growth in net sales amounted to 6 per cent, while sales in Export also increased. Net sales increased in all markets except for Finland where the net sales decreased with 3 per cent. Sales of chilled products increas ed in nearly all markets other than Finland by a total of 6 per cent, while frozen products also increased in several markets by a total of 8 per cent. Operating income (EBIT) for Ready-to-cook decreased from MSEK 96 to MSEK 93, resulting in an operating income margin (EBIT margin) of 3.6 (3.9) per cent. The volume growth had a positive effect on the quarter’s operating result. The positive impact from price/mix was offset by higher costs within COGS and the start-up of production in Lithuania of MSEK 17. Other operating costs increased during the quarter , mainly driven by inflation and depreciation. During the quarter, six poultry farms were agreed to be acquired in Lithuania for a total cash purchase price of MEUR 18 (appr. MSEK 200). The farms have a capacity to produce up to 6 thousand tonnes grill weight (GW) annually. The farms will be taken over on an ongoing basis over 2025. The combined capacity in Lithuania will have the ability to be self-sufficient in producing up to 25 thousand tonnes (GW) annually on one shift. Lost time injuries (LTI) for the Ready-to-cook segment amounted to 13.3 (23.0) per million hours worked during the first quarter, which is an improvement of 42 per cent compared to the corresponding quarter last year. This is mainly driven by a n improvement in the Swedish , Danish and Irish operations, No critical complaint s were reported for the Ready-to-cook segment during the first quarter. Ready-to-cook: Change in EBIT Q1 2024 – Q1 2025 (MSEK) Net Sales per Country, product type and sales channel. Change v ersus corresponding quarter previous year in brackets Segment Ready-to-cook (RTC): Is the Group’s largest product category and consists of products that are either chilled or frozen and have not been cooked. These include whole birds, cuts of meat, deboned and seasoned or marinated products. Products are made available mainly via R etail and Foodservice sales channels to both domestic and export markets. The segment comprises RTC processing plants in all six countries, the feed business in Ireland, egg production in Norway, the hatching business in Sweden and poultry farms in Lithuania. Net sales for the segment consist of external net sales.
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Scandi Standards AB (publ) interim report January – March 2025 7 Segment: Ready-to-eat MSEK Q1 2025 Q1 2024 Δ R12M 2024 Net sales 646 594 9% 2,653 2,601 EBITDA 46 39 19% 213 206 Depreciation -16 -14 13% -61 -59 EBITA 31 25 22% 153 148 Amortisation - - - - - EBIT 31 25 22% 153 148 EBITDA margin, % 7.2% 6.6% 0.6ppt 8.0% 7.9% EBITA margin, % 4.7% 4.2% 0.5ppt 5.8% 5.7% EBIT margin, % 4.7% 4.2% 0.5ppt 5.8% 5.7% LTI per million hours worked 18.1 31.1 -42% 18.3 21.2 Critical complaints 2 - - 2 - For definitions of key figures, see page 20. Net sales within the segment Ready-to-eat (RTE) increased by 9 per cent from MSEK 594 to MSEK 646. In fixed currency, the increase in net sales was 10 per cent, driven by volume and price increases. Net sales in Denmark increased by 15 per cent and represents over 50 per cent of the RTE business. Net sales in Finland and Sweden grew by 55 and 1 per cent respectively while net sales in Norway and Ireland faced minor declines. Net sales within Retail grew 14 per cent, with a significant portion of the growth coming from Denmark. New agreements are being secured during the quarter, focusing on Export and Foodservice sales channels. Net sales in Export grew with 25 per cent as a result of a focused targeting of new customers, which has partially compensated for the loss of volume within Foodservices. The work to develop new profitable business within Export is a continued priority. Operating income (EBIT) for Ready-to-eat increased by MSEK 6 to MSEK 31 (25) corresponding to an operating margin (EBIT margin) of 4.7 (4.2) per cent. The increased operating income was driven by increased sales volumes and favourable price/mix. Improved operating income in Denmark was partially offset by production ramp up costs in Norway, which are a part of the efforts to optimize production within the Nordic countries to increase long term efficiency. Other operating expenses were flat, while depreciation costs increased. Lost time injuries (LTI) for the Ready-to-eat segment amounted to 18.1 (31.1) per million hours worked during the first quarter, which was a significant improvement versus corresponding quarter previous year . The improvement has primarily occurred in the Danish operations. Two critical complaints were reported for the Ready-to-eat segment in the first quarter, one in the Danish and one in the Norwegian operations. . Ready-to-eat: Change in EBIT Q1 2024 – Q1 2025 (MSEK) Net Sales per Country and sales channel. Change versus corresponding quarter previous year in brackets Segment Ready-to-eat (RTE): Consists of products that have been cooked during processing and are ready to be consumed, either directly or after being heated up. Products range from grilled and pre -sliced chicken fillets with different seasoning to chicken nuggets. Sales are mainly to Retail and Foodservice sales channels, and part of the production is exported. The segment comprises five RTE processing plants in Sweden, Denmark , Norway, Finland and Netherlands, combined with third - party production. Net sales for the segment consist of external net sales. The operating result includes the integrated result for the Group without internal margins.
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Scandi Standards AB (publ) interim report January – March 2025 8 Other Ingredients Net sales within Ingredients amounted to MSEK 130 (125), resulting in an operating income (EBIT) of MSEK 12 (7). The increase in operating income (EBIT) was mainly driven by favourable product price/mix. Group cost Group costs of MSEK -12 (-6) were recognised in the Group operating income (EBIT). Personnel The average number of full-time employees in the first quarter 2025 was 3,478 (3,259). Average exchange rates year-to-date 2025–03 2024–03 DKK/SEK 1.51 1.51 NOK/SEK 0.96 0.99 EUR/SEK 11.23 11.28
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Scandi Standards AB (publ) interim report January – March 2025 9 Other information Risks and uncertainties Scandi Standards’ risks and uncertainties are described on pages 2 – 36, pages 62 – 65 and pages 84 – 118 in the Annual Report 2024, which is available at www.scandistandard.com. No other risk or significant changes have been added for the Group or the parent company, compared to the information given in the Annual Report 2024. Events after the close of the period During the quarter, Scandi Standard has agreed to acquire six poultry farms in Lithuania. Subsequent to the close of the period, four of the six farms have been acquired, with the remaining two being acquired gradually over the year. The acquisitions will be classified as asset acquisitions. Stockholm, 29 April 2025 Jonas Tunestål Managing director and CEO _____________________________________________________________________________________________________________________ The interim report has not been subject to review by the Company’s auditors. This is a translation of the original Swedish version published on www.scandistandard.com
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Scandi Standards AB (publ) interim report January - March 2025 10 Consolidated income statement MSEK Q1 2025 Q1 2024 R12M 2024 Net sales 3,376 3,160 13,239 13,024 Other operating revenues 12 3 51 42 Changes in inventories of finished goods and work in progress -2 -9 13 7 Raw materials and consumables -2,052 -1,918 -8,013 -7,879 Cost of personnel -682 -631 -2,692 -2,640 Depreciation, amortisation and impairment -109 -103 -431 -425 Other operating expenses -418 -381 -1,660 -1,622 Share of income of associates 0 - 3 3 Operating income 124 122 511 509 Finance income 1 1 4 4 Finance expenses -41 -35 -164 -158 Income after finance net 84 88 351 354 Tax on income for the period -18 -18 -80 -80 Income for the period attributable to parent company shareholders 66 70 271 275 Average number of shares 65,327,164 65,327,164 65,327,164 65,327,164 Earnings per share before dilution, SEK 1.01 1.07 4.15 4.20 Earnings per share after dilution, SEK 1.01 1.07 4.15 4.20 Number of shares at the end of the period 66,060,890 66,060,890 66,060,890 66,060,890 Consolidated statement of comprehensive income MSEK Q1 2025 Q1 2024 R12M 2024 Income for the period 66 70 271 275 Other comprehensive income Items that will not be reclassified to the income statement Actuarial gains and losses in defined benefit pension plans -2 15 1 18 Tax on actuarial gains and losses 0 -3 0 -4 Total -2 12 1 14 Items that will or may be reclassified to the income statement Cash flow hedges -10 -16 11 4 Currency effects from conversion of foreign operations -132 83 -145 70 Income from currency hedging of foreign operations 4 -10 7 -8 Tax attributable to items that will be reclassified to the income statement 2 4 -3 -1 Total -136 60 -130 65 Other comprehensive income for the period, net of tax -137 72 -130 79 Total comprehensive income for the period as a whole attributable to the parent company shareholders -71 141 141 354
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Scandi Standards AB (publ) interim report January - March 2025 11 Consolidated balance sheet MSEK Note March 31, 2025 March 31, 2024 December 31, 2024 ASSETS Non-current assets Goodwill 927 968 961 Other intangible assets 967 970 991 Property plant and equipment 2,482 2,000 2,464 Right-of-use assets 293 365 301 Participations in associated companies 52 52 55 Surplus in funded pensions 66 70 69 Derivative instruments financial 3 - 9 - Derivative instruments operational 3 - - - Financial assets 3 22 14 8 Deferred tax assets 76 86 78 Total non-current assets 4,885 4,535 4,928 Current assets Biological assets 124 121 128 Inventory 785 824 831 Trade receivables 3 1,125 1,225 1,043 Other short-term receivables 3 105 69 124 Prepaid expenses and accrued income 122 95 115 Derivative instruments financial 3 1 1 2 Derivative instruments operational 3 - - - Cash and cash equivalents 3 162 4 109 Total current assets 2,424 2,340 2,352 TOTAL ASSETS 7,309 6,874 7,279 EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Shareholder's equity Share capital 1 1 1 Other contributed equity 420 571 420 Reserves 168 299 304 Retained earnings 1,949 1,670 1,886 Capital and reserves attributable to owners 2,539 2,540 2,611 Non-controlling interests - - - Total equity 2,539 2,540 2,611 Liabilities Non-current liabilities Non-current interest-bearing liabilities 3 1,805 1,344 1,733 Non-current leasing liabilities 240 303 249 Derivative instruments financial 3 3 - - Derivative instruments operational 3 4 18 1 Provisions for pensions 3 3 3 Other provisions 12 13 13 Deferred tax liabilities 169 163 179 Other non-current liabilities 73 75 77 Total non-current liabilities 2,309 1,919 2,255 Current liabilities Current leasing liabilities 63 76 64 Derivative instruments operational 3 15 25 13 Trade payables 3 1,556 1,584 1,532 Tax payables 38 64 45 Other current liabilities 3 73 17 82 Accrued expenses and prepaid income 3 715 650 677 Total current liabilities 2,460 2,416 2,413 TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 7,309 6,874 7,279
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Scandi Standards AB (publ) interim report January - March 2025 12 Consolidated statement of changes in equity Equity attributable to shareholders of the Parent Company MSEK Note Share capital Other contributed equity Reserves Retained earnings Equity attributable to shareholders of the Parent Company Non- controlling interests Total equity Opening balance January 1, 2024 1 571 238 1,588 2,398 0 2,397 Income for the year 275 275 275 Other comprehensive income for the year, net after tax 65 14 79 79 Total comprehensive income - - 65 289 354 - 354 Dividend -150 -150 -150 Long term incentive program (LTIP) 10 10 10 Total transactions with the owners - -150 - 10 -140 - -140 Closing balance December 31, 2024 1 420 304 1,886 2,611 0 2,611 Opening balance January 1, 2025 1 420 304 1,886 2,611 0 2,611 Income for the period 66 66 66 Other comprehensive income, net after tax -136 -2 -137 -137 Total comprehensive income - - -136 65 -71 - -71 Dividend Long term incentive program (LTIP) -1 -1 -1 Repurchase of own shares Total transactions with the owners - - - -1 -1 - -1 Closing balance March 31, 2025 1 420 168 1,949 2,539 0 2,539
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Scandi Standards AB (publ) interim report January - March 2025 13 Consolidated statement of cash flows MSEK Q1 2025 Q1 2024 R12M 2024 OPERATING ACTIVITIES Operating income 124 122 511 509 Adjustments for non-cash items 110 106 447 444 Paid finance items, net -33 -33 -157 -157 Paid current income tax -30 -5 -104 -79 Cash flow from operating activities before changes in operating capital 171 190 698 717 Changes in inventories and biological assets 15 9 0 -7 Changes in operating receivables -127 -82 -25 20 Changes in operating payables 125 -116 166 -76 Changes in working capital 14 -189 141 -62 Cash flow from operating activities 185 0 839 654 INVESTING ACTIVITIES Acquisition and divestment of operations - - -453 -453 Investments in rights of use assets -2 0 -2 -1 Investments in intangible assets -26 -28 -82 -85 Investment in property, plant and equipment -196 -57 -422 -282 Cash flows used in investing activities -223 -85 -959 -821 FINANCING ACTIVITIES New loan 138 - 2,065 1,928 Repayment loan - - -1,381 -1,381 Change in overdraft facility 6 123 -136 -19 Payments for amortisation of leasing liabilities -17 -23 -74 -80 Dividend - - -150 -150 Other -27 -14 -40 -26 Cash flows in financing activities 100 86 284 271 Cash flows for the period 62 1 165 104 Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of the period 109 4 4 4 Currency effect in cash and cash equivalents -8 -1 -6 1 Cash flow for the period 62 1 165 104 Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the period 162 4 162 109
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Scandi Standards AB (publ) interim report January - March 2025 14 Parent Company income statement MSEK Q1 2025 Q1 2024 R12M 2024 Net sales - - - - Operating expenses 0 0 0 0 Operating income 0 0 0 0 Finance net -1 1 198 200 Income after finance net -1 0 198 199 Group contribution - - 0 0 Tax on income for the period 0 0 0 - Income for the period -1 1 198 200 Parent Company statement of comprehensive income MSEK Q1 2025 Q1 2024 R12M 2024 Income for the period -1 1 198 200 Other comprehensive income for the period, net of tax - - - - Total comprehensive income for the period -1 1 198 200 Parent Company balance sheet MSEK Note March 31, 2025 March 31, 2024 December 31, 2024 ASSETS Non-current assets Investments in subsidiaries 938 938 938 Total non-current assets 938 938 938 Current assets Receivables from Group entities 72 24 73 Other short-term receivables 0 0 0 Cash and cash equivalents 0 0 0 Total current assets 72 24 73 TOTAL ASSETS 1,010 962 1,011 EQUITY AND LIABILITIES Equity Restricted equity Share capital 1 1 1 Non-restricted equity Share premium account 420 570 420 Retained earnings 590 391 391 Income for the period -1 1 200 Total equity 1,010 962 1,011 Current liabilities Tax payables - - - Accrued expenses and prepaid income 0 0 0 Total current liabilities 0 0 - TOTAL EQUITY AND LIABILITIES 1,010 962 1,011
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Scandi Standards AB (publ) interim report January - March 2025 15 Parent Company statement of changes in equity MSEK Opening balance January 1, 2024 961 Income for the year 200 Other comprehensive income for the year, net after tax - Total comprehensive income 196 Dividend -150 Total transactions with the owners -150 Closing balance December 31, 2024 1,011 Opening balance January 1, 2025 1,011 Income for the period -1 Other comprehensive income for the period, net after tax - Total comprehensive income -1 Closing balance March 31, 2025 1,010
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Scandi Standards AB (publ) interim report January - March 2025 16 Notes to the condensed consolidated financial information Note 1. Accounting policies Scandi Standard applies International Financial Reporting Standards (IFRS) as adopted by the European Union. This report has been prepared in accordance with IAS 34, Interim Financial Reporting, the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and recommendation RFR 1, Supplementary accounting principles for Groups, issued by the Swedish Financial Reporting Board. The Parent Company’s accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Swedish Annual Accounts Act and recommendation RFR 2, Accounting for legal entities, issued by the Swedish Financial Reporting Board. The application of the accounting and valuation principles is consistent with those described in Note 1 of the Annual Report 2024. IFRS standards and interpretations that have been changed or added and have become effective during 2025 have not had any material impact on the group’s financial statements. Amounts and dates Unless otherwise stated, amounts are indicated in millions of Swedish kronor (MSEK). All comparative figures in this report refer to the corresponding period of the previous year unless otherwise stated. Rounding errors may occur. Long-term incentive program The board of Directors of the Company has resolved to propose a long-term incentive program (LTIP 2025) for key employees to the Annual General Meeting 2025. The program is designed to promote the long-term value growth of the company and the Group , and to increase alignment between the interests of the individuals participating in the program and the company’s shareholders. In order to further promote the company's and the Group's long-term value creation and to align the interests of the participant with the company's shareholders, The program has essentially the same design as the long -term incentive program adopted at the annual general meeting 2024 (LTIP 2024). The board of directors proposes only a margina l adjustment to the compound annual growth rate of earnings per share as ex plained in more detail below and that the period for the participants to acquire own shares is extended from four months from the implementation of LTIP 2025 until the end of 2025. The programs, which are equity-settled, share-based compensation plans are accounted for in accordance with IFRS 2, Share based Payments, and are expensed over the vesting period (3 years). At the end of each reporting period, the Group considers changes in the anticipated number of vested shares. Social charges related to the programs are recognized as cash-settled instruments. For more information about the Group’s long -term incentive programs, see Notes 1 and 5 in the Annual Report 2024. Note 2. Segment information Scandi Standard manages and monitors its business based on the segments Ready-to-cook, Ready-to-eat and Other. The operational segments are in line with the Groups operational structure, which is an integrated matrix organisation, i.e. managers are held responsible both for product segments and geographical markets. An integral part of the Company strategy for continued growth and value creation is to share best practice, capitalize on product development and drive scale efficiencies across the Group . Operations not included in the segments Ready-to-cook and Ready-to-eat, as well as corporate functions, are recognised as Other. The responsibility for the Group’s financial assets and liabilities, provisions for taxes, gains and losses on the re-measurement of financial instruments according to IFRS 9 and pension obligations according to IAS 19 are dealt with by the corporate functions and are not allocated to the segments. Segment Ready-to-cook (RTC): is the Group’s largest product segment and consists of products that are either chilled or frozen and have not been cooked. These include whole birds, cuts of meat, deboned and seasoned or marinated products. Products are made available mainly via Retail and Foodservice sales channels to both domestic and export markets. The segment comprises RTC processing plants in all six countries, the feed business in Ireland, egg production in Norway, the hatching business in Sweden and poultry farms in Lithuania. Net sales for the segments consist of the external net sales. Segment Ready-to-eat (RTE): consists of products that have been cooked during processing and are ready to be consumed, either directly or after being heated up. Products range from grilled and pre-sliced chicken fillets with different seasoning to chicken nuggets. Sales are mainly to Retail and Foodservice sales channels, and part of the production is exported. The segment includes five production plants for RTE in Sweden, Denmark , Norway, Finland and Netherlands, combined with third-party production. Net sales for the segments consist of the external net sales. The operational result includes the integrated result for the Group without internal margins. Other: consists of ingredients, which are products mainly for non-human consumption, and mainly used for industrial production of animal feed and other applications, in line with Scandi Standard’s ambition to utilize the animal entirely, as it contributes to minimised production waste and a lower carbon footprint. No individual part of Other is significant enough in size to constitute its own segment.
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Scandi Standards AB (publ) interim report January - March 2025 17 Note 3. Accounting and valuation of financial instruments Scandi Standard’s financial instruments, by classification and by level in the fair value hierarchy as per March 31, 2025 and for the comparison period, are shown in the tables below. March 31, 2025, MSEK Valued at amortised cost Derivatives used in hedge accounting¹ Assets Other non-current financial assets 22 - Trade receivables 1,125 - Other short-term receivables 23 - Derivative instruments financial - 1 Derivative instruments operational - - Cash and cash equivalents 162 - Total financial assets 1,332 1 Liabilities Non-current interest-bearing liabilities 1,805 - Other non-current liabilities - - Derivative instruments financial - 3 Derivative instruments operational - 19 Current interest-bearing liabilities - - Other current liabilities 13 - Trade and other payables 1,556 - Accrued expenses (non personnel related) 350 - Total financial liabilities 3,723 22 March 31, 2024, MSEK Valued at amortised cost Derivatives used in hedge accounting¹ Assets Other non-current financial assets 14 - Trade receivables 1,225 - Derivative instruments financial 14 - Derivative instruments operational - 10 Cash and cash equivalents 4 - Total financial assets 1,257 10 Liabilities Non-current interest-bearing liabilities Other non-current liabilities 1,344 - Derivative instruments financial - - Derivative instruments operational - - Current interest-bearing liabilities - 43 Other current liabilities - - Trade and other payables 1,584 - Accrued expenses (non personnel related 299 - Total financial liabilities 3,226 43 1) The valuation of the Groups financial assets and liabilities is performed in accordance with the fair-value hierarchy: Level 1. Quoted prices (unadjusted) in active markets for identical instruments. Level 2. Data other than quoted prices included within level 1 that are observable for the asset or liability either directly as prices or indirectly as derived from prices. Level 3. Non-observable data for the asset or liability. As of March 31, 2025 and at the end of the comparison period , the Group had financial derivatives (level 2) measured at fair value on the balance sheet. Interest rate swaps are valued using estimates of future discounted cash flows while the fair value of energy hedge contracts (operational derivatives) is estimated based on current forward rates at the reporting date. As of March 31, 2025, the financial derivatives amounted to MSEK -2 (10) and the operational derivatives amounted to MSEK -19 (-43). For the Group's long -term borrowing, which as of March 31, 2025 amounted to MSEK 1, 805 (1,344), fair value is considered to be equal to the amortised cost as the borrowings are held at floating market rates and hence the booked value will be approximated as the fair value. For other financial instruments, fair value is estimated at cost adjusted for any impairment.
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Scandi Standards AB (publ) interim report January - March 2025 18 Note 4. Alternative KPIs The Scandi Standard Group uses the below alternative KPIs. The Group believes that the presented alternative KPIs are useful when reading the financial statements in order to understand the Group's ability to generate results before investments, assess the Group's opportunities to dividends and strategic investments and to assess the Group's ability to fulfil its financial obligations. From Income Statement, MSEK Q1 2025 Q1 2024 R12M 2024 Net sales A 3,376 3,160 13,239 13,024 Income for the period B 66 70 271 275 + Reversal of tax on income for the year 18 18 80 80 Income after finance net C 84 88 351 354 + Reversal of financial expenses 41 35 164 158 - Reversal of financial income -1 -1 -4 -4 Operating income (EBIT) D 124 122 511 509 + Reversal of depreciation, amortisation and impairment 109 103 431 425 + Reversal of share of income of associates 0 0 -3 -3 EBITDA E 233 225 939 931 Non-comparable items in income for the period (EBIT) F - - - - Adjusted income for the period (Adj. EBIT) D+F 124 122 511 509 Adjusted operating margin (Adj. EBIT margin) (D+F)/A 3.7% 3.9% 3.9% 3.9% Non-comparable items in EBITDA G - - - - Adjusted EBITDA E+G 233 225 939 931 Adjusted EBITDA margin % (E+G)/A 6.9% 7.1% 7.1% 7.1% From Statement of Cash Flow, MSEK Q1 2025 Q1 2024 R12M 2024 Operating activities Operating income (EBIT) 124 122 511 509 Adjustments for non-cash items + Reversal of depreciation, amortisation and impairment 109 103 431 425 - Reversal of share of income of associates - - -3 -3 EBITDA 223 225 939 931 Non-comparable items in EBITDA G - - - - Adjusted EBITDA 223 225 939 931
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Scandi Standards AB (publ) interim report January - March 2025 19 From Balance Sheet, MSEK March 31, 2025 March 31, 2024 December 31, 2024 Total assets 7,309 6,874 7,279 Non-current non-interest-bearing liabilities Deferred tax liabilities -169 -163 -179 Other non-current liabilities -73 -75 -77 Total non-current non-interest-bearing liabilities -242 -239 -256 Current non-interest-bearing liabilities Trade payables -1,556 -1,584 -1,532 Tax payables -38 -64 -45 Other current liabilities -73 -17 -82 Accrued expenses and prepaid income -715 -650 -677 Total current non-interest-bearing liabilities -2,382 -2,315 -2,336 Capital employed 4,685 4,321 4,687 Less: Cash and cash equivalents -162 -4 -109 Operating capital 4,522 4,317 4,579 Average capital employed H 4,503 4,418 4,356 Average operating capital I 4,420 4,340 4,299 Operating income (EBIT), R12M J1 511 486 509 Adjusted operating income (Adj. EBIT), R12M J2 511 486 509 Financial income K 4 3 4 Return on capital employed (J1+K)/H 11.4% 11.1% 11.8% Return on operating capital J2/I 11.6% 11.2% 11.8% Interest bearing liabilities Non-current interest-bearing liabilities 1,805 1,344 1,733 Non-current leasing liabilities 240 303 249 Derivative instruments financial 2 -10 -2 Current leasing liabilities 63 76 64 Total interest-bearing liabilities 2,110 1,713 2,044 Less: Cash and cash equivalents -162 -4 -109 Net interest-bearing debt 1,948 1,709 1,935
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Scandi Standards AB (publ) interim report January - March 2025 20 Definitions Adjusted income for the period Income for the period adjusted for non- comparable items. Animal welfare indicator (foot score) Leading industry indicator for animal welfare. The score is measured according to industry standards, meaning assessing 100 feet per flock independent of flock size. CAGR Yearly average growth. Capital employed Total assets less non-interest-bearing liabilities, including deferred tax liabilities. Average Capital employed Average capital employed as of the two last years. Adjusted return on operating capital (ROC) Adjusted operating income last twelve months (R12M) divided by average operating capital. Critical complaints Includes recall from customers or consumers, presence of foreign objects in the product, allergens or incorrect content, or sell-by dates. CO2e/kg product Location-based method used for calculations. Emission factors from DEFRA 2024, AIB 2024, and IEA 2024 and supplier-specific or country average emissions factors for district heating. Includes approximately 80% of Scope 1 and Scope 2 emissions for Scandi Standard Group, with exception for technical gases, refrigerants and owned and leased vehicles that are reported yearly. COGS Cost of goods sold. Earnings per share (EPS) Income for the period. attributable to the shareholders. divided by the average number of shares. Adjusted earnings per share (EPS) Adjusted income for the period attributable to the shareholders divided by the average number of shares. EBIT Operating income. EBIT/kg Operating income divided by processed chicken kg Adjusted operating income (Adj. EBIT) Operating income (EBIT) adjusted for non- comparable items. EBITA Operating income before amortisation and impairment and share of income of associates. Adjusted EBITA Operating income before amortisation and impairment and share of income of associates. adjusted for non-comparable items. Adjusted EBITA margin Adjusted EBITA as a percentage of net sales. EBITDA Operating income before depreciation. amortisation and impairment and share of income of associates. Adjusted EBITDA Operating income before depreciation. amortisation and impairment and share of income of associates. adjusted for non- comparable items. EBITDA margin EBITDA as a percentage of net sales. Adjusted EBITDA margin Adjusted EBITDA as a percentage of net sales. Equity to assets ratio Equity in relation to Total assets Feed conversion rate (kg feed/kg live weight) Includes only conventional chicken breeds (approximately 70% of the production). The figures are based on farmer’s reported figures in all countries except in Sweden, where estimated country averages are used. Grill weight, tonne Grill weight is the weight of the gutted bird LTI per million hours worked Injuries lead to absence at least the next day, per million hours worked. Net interest-bearing debt (NIBID) Interest-bearing debt excluding arrangement fees less cash and cash equivalents. Net sales Net sales is gross sales less sales discounts and joint marketing allowances. Non-comparable items Transactions or events that rarely occur or are unusual in ordinary business operations. and hence are unlikely to occur again. Operating capital Total assets less cash and cash equivalents and non-interest-bearing liabilities. including deferred tax liabilities. Average operating capital Average operating capital as of the two last years. Operating cash flow Cash flow from operating activities excluding paid finance items net and paid current income tax. with the addition of net capital expenditure and net increase in leasing assets. Adjusted operating cash flow Cash flow adjusted for non-comparable items. Operating margin (EBIT margin) Operating income (EBIT) as a percentage of net sales. Adjusted operating margin (Adj. EBIT margin) Adjusted operating income (Adj. EBIT) as a percentage of net sales. Other operating expenses Other operating expenses include marketing, Group personnel and other administrative costs. Other operating revenues Other operating revenue is revenue not related to sales of chicken such as rent of excess land/buildings to other users and payment by non-employees for use of the Company’s canteens. Production costs Production costs include direct and indirect personnel costs related to production and other production-related costs. Raw materials and consumables Costs of raw materials and other consumables include the purchase costs of live chicken and other raw materials such as packaging etc. Return on capital employed (ROCE) Operating income last twelve months (R12M) plus interest income divided by average capital employed. Return on equity Income for the period last twelve months (R12M) divided by average total equity. Return on operating capital (ROC) Operating income last twelve months (R12M) divided by average operating capital. Adjusted return on capital employed (ROCE) Adjusted operating income last twelve months (R12M) plus interest income divided by average capital employed. RTC Ready-to-cook. Products that require cooking. RTE Ready-to-eat. Products that are cooked and may be consumed directly or after heating up. R12M Rolling twelve months Specific Explanatory items (exceptional items) Transactions or events that do not qualify as non-comparable items as they are likely to occur from time to time in the ordinary business. Disclosure about these items is useful to understand and assess the performance of the business. Use of antibiotics Use of antibiotics in % of flocks treated Working capital Total inventory and operating receivables less non-interest-bearing current liabilities.
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Scandi Standards AB (publ) interim report January - March 2024 21 Conference Call A conference call for investors, analysts and media will be held on 29 April 2025 at 8.30 AM CET. Dial-in numbers: UK: 020 3936 2999 Sweden: 010 884 80 16 US: +1 646 664 1960 Other countries: +44 20 3936 2999 Slides used in the conference call can be downloaded at www.scandistandard.com under Investor Relations. A recording of the conference call will be available on www.scandistandard.com afterwards. Further information For further information, please contact: Jonas Tunestål, Managing director and CEO and Fredrik Sylwan, CFO Tel: +46 10 456 13 00 Henrik Heiberg. Head of M&A, Financing & IR Tel: +47 917 47 724 This interim report comprises information which Scandi Standard is required to disclose pursuant to EU market abuse regulation . It was released for publication at 07:30 AM CET on 29 April 2025. Financial calendar Forward looking statement This report contains forward -looking information based on the current expectations of company management. Although management deems that the expectations presented by such forward-looking information are reasonable, no guarantee can be given that these expectations will prove correct. Accordingly, the actual future outcome could vary considerably compared with what is stated in the forward -looking information, due to such fa ctors as , but not limited to, changed conditions regarding finances, market and competition, supply and productions constraints, changes in legal and regulatory requirements and other political measures, and fluctuations in exchange rates. About Scandi Standard Scandi Standard was founded in 2013 and is today the leading producer of chicken-based food products in the Nordic region and Ireland. The Group operates in Sweden, Norway, Denmark, Finland, Ireland , Lithuania and Netherlands with market leading positions in several of our local markets. Our home markets are characterised by a strong demand for locally produced food and our brands – Kronfågel, Danpo, Den Stolte Hane, Naapurin Maalaiskana and Manor Farm – are well established and have a strong position. Scandi Standard also has production operations in Lithuania and a plant in Netherlands. We export to international customers as a part of our global growth strategy. We are approximately 3.400 employees with annual sales of more than SEK 13 billion. Scandi Standard AB (publ) Strandbergsgatan 55 104 25 Stockholm Reg. No. 556921-0627 www.scandistandard.com Interim report for Q2 2025 July 17. 2025 Interim report for Q3 2025 October 25. 2025 Interim report for Q4 2025 February 5. 2026